How to get from Milan to Naples by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Am I allowed to travel from Milan to Naples?

There are currently travel restrictions within Italy.

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What are the travel restrictions in Naples?

Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply

Face masks are mandatory
There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
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Inter-regional travel is permitted

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What is the national COVID-19 helpline number in Naples?

The national COVID-19 helpline number in Naples is 1500.

Do I have to wear a face mask on public transport in Naples?

Wearing a face mask on public transport in Naples is mandatory.

What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms when I arrive in Naples?

Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1500.

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Questions & Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Naples?

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Naples is to rideshare which costs €39 and takes 9h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milan to Naples?

The fastest way to get from Milan to Naples is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs €30 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Naples?

No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Naples. However, there are services departing from via baracchini, 1 dopo via p. da cannobio and arriving at Napoli - Corso A. Lucci Parcheggio Metropark via Milano - Autostazione San Donato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Naples?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Napoli Centrale. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Milan to Naples?

The distance between Milan and Naples is 658 km. The road distance is 771.4 km.

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How do I travel from Milan to Naples without a car?

The best way to get from Milan to Naples without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €40 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Milan to Naples?

The train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Centrale takes 5h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Milan to Naples bus from?

Milan to Naples bus services, operated by Baltour, depart from Milano - Autostazione San Donato station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Naples train from?

Milan to Naples train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.

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Train, bus or fly from Milan to Naples?

The best way to get from Milan to Naples is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €40 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 12h 39m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €170 and takes 3h 32m.

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Distance: 657.5 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Naples, Italy?

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €55 - €160 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Baltour operates a bus from Milano - Autostazione San Donato to Napoli - Corso A. Lucci Parcheggio Metropark 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30 - €40 and the journey takes 11h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

Airlines

Alitalia

Website: alitalia.com

Flights from Milan Linate to Naples

Ave. Duration: 1h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €40 - €200

Flights from Milan Linate to Naples via Rome

Ave. Duration: 3h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €40 - €200

Flights from Milan Malpensa to Naples via Rome

Ave. Duration: 3h 37m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €130 - €650

Flights from Turin to Naples via Rome

Ave. Duration: 3h 28m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €55 - €190

Flights from Verona to Naples via Rome

Ave. Duration: 3h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €80 - €340

Flights from Genoa to Naples via Rome

Ave. Duration: 3h 31m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €65 - €220

Flights from Milan Linate to Rome

Ave. Duration: 1h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €60 - €160

Flights from Milan Linate to Rome via Naples

Ave. Duration: 3h
When: Every day
Estimated price: €60 - €160

easyJet

Website: easyjet.com

Flights from Milan Malpensa to Naples

Ave. Duration: 1h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €35 - €120

Flights from Turin to Naples

Ave. Duration: 1h 25m
When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: €60 - €130

Volotea

Website: volotea.com

Flights from Turin to Naples

Ave. Duration: 1h 30m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: €50 - €130

Flights from Verona to Naples

Ave. Duration: 1h 20m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: €60 - €240

Flights from Genoa to Naples

Ave. Duration: 1h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €27 - €130

Ryanair

Website: ryanair.com

Flights from Milan Malpensa to Naples via Alghero

Ave. Duration: 3h 30m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: €25 - €130

Flights from Milan Bergamo to Naples

Ave. Duration: 1h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €11 - €180

Flights from Turin to Naples

Ave. Duration: 1h 30m
When: Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price: €26 - €200

Flights from Genoa to Naples

Ave. Duration: 1h 20m
When: Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price: €15 - €170

Wizz Air

Website: wizzair.com

Flights from Milan Malpensa to Naples

Ave. Duration: 1h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €18 - €90

Blue Air

Website: flyblueair.com

Flights from Turin to Naples

Ave. Duration: 1h 25m
When: Monday, Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price: €30 - €130

Train operators

Trenitalia Frecce

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.

Contact Details

Phone: +39 06 68475475
Website: trenitalia.com

Train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Centrale

Ave. Duration: 5h 2m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: €55 - €160
Website: Trenitalia Frecce

Super Economy: €55 - €75
Base Standard: €90 - €130
Base Premium: €110 - €160

Train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susa

Ave. Duration: 49 min
Frequency: Every 2 hours
Estimated price: €14 - €55
Website: Trenitalia Frecce

Super Economy: €14 - €19
Base Standard: €30 - €40
Base Premium: €35 - €55

Train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova

Ave. Duration: 1h 13m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: €14 - €55
Website: Trenitalia Frecce

Super Economy: €14 - €20
Base Standard: €30 - €45
Base Premium: €35 - €55

Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe

Ave. Duration: 1h 30m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: €14 - €55
Website: Trenitalia Frecce

Super Economy: €14 - €19
Base Standard: €29 - €40
Base Premium: €35 - €55

Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale

Ave. Duration: 1h 13m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: €18 - €65
Website: Trenitalia Frecce

Super Economy: €18 - €25
Base Standard: €35 - €50
Base Premium: €45 - €65

Standard class interior

FrecciaRossa interior

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FrecciaRossa

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Milano Centrale Entrance

Roma Termini Entrance

ItaloTreno

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.

Contact Details

Phone: +39 060708
Website: italotreno.it

Train from Milano Centrale Station to Napoli Centrale Station

Ave. Duration: 4h 38m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: €40 - €120
Website: Italo Treno

Smart Economy: €40 - €60
Smart Low Cost: €40 - €60
Smart Flex: €80 - €120

Train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova

Ave. Duration: 1h 12m
Frequency: 5 times a day
Estimated price: €14 - €45
Website: Italo Treno

Smart Economy: €16 - €24
Smart Low Cost: €14 - €20
Smart Flex: €30 - €45

Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale

Ave. Duration: 1h 12m
Frequency: 5 times a day
Estimated price: €17 - €50
Website: Italo Treno

Smart Economy: €19 - €27
Smart Low Cost: €17 - €24
Smart Flex: €35 - €50

2nd class interior

Club executive class

EVO train at Venice

TrenItalia ticket machine

Trenitalia Intercity

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).

Contact Details

Phone: +39 06 68475475
Website: trenitalia.com

Train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Centrale

Ave. Duration: 9h 2m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: €45 - €65
Website: Trenitalia Intercity

2nd Class: €45 - €65

Train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susa

Ave. Duration: 1h 40m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: €10 - €14
Website: Trenitalia Intercity

2nd Class: €10 - €14

Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe

Ave. Duration: 1h 39m
Frequency: Every 2 hours
Estimated price: €9 - €14
Website: Trenitalia Intercity

2nd Class: €9 - €14

Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale

Ave. Duration: 2h 3m
Frequency: Every 2 hours
Estimated price: €14 - €20
Website: Trenitalia Intercity

2nd Class: €14 - €20

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Milano Centrale Entrance

Roma Termini Entrance

TrenItalia ticket machine

Trenitalia Intercity Night

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.

Contact Details

Phone: 800 90 60 60
Website: trenitalia.com

Night train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Napoli Centrale

Ave. Duration: 10h 18m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: €65 - €90
Website: Trenitalia ICN
Schedules at: Trenitalia
Schedules at: Bahn DB

Trenitalia

Contact Details

Phone: +39 06 68475475
Website: trenitalia.com

Train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susa

Ave. Duration: 1h 39m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: €9 - €20
Website: Trenitalia

1st Class: €18 - €20

Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe

Ave. Duration: 1h 53m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: €9 - €20
Website: Trenitalia

1st Class: €17 - €20

Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale

Ave. Duration: 3h 2m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: €14 - €29
Website: Trenitalia

1st Class: €26 - €29

Economy class interior

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2nd class Frecciargento

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Milano Centrale Entrance

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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.

Contact Details

Phone: +41 51 220 11 11
Website: sbb.ch

Train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova

Ave. Duration: 1h 23m
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: €45 - €80
Website: Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Train at Zurich station

Thello

Phone: +33 1 83 82 00 00
Website: thello.com

Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe

Ave. Duration: 1h 34m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: €13 - €18
Website: Thello

Bus operators

Baltour

Phone: +39 0861 1991900
Email: info@baltour.it
Website: global.flixbus.com

Bus from Milano - Autostazione San Donato to Napoli - Corso A. Lucci Parcheggio Metropark

Ave. Duration: 11h 15m
Frequency: 4 times a day
Estimated price: €30 - €40
Website: Baltour

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FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

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Contact Details

Phone: +49 1807 123 99 123
Email: info@flixbus.de
Website: flixbus.de

Bus from Milan to Naples

Ave. Duration: 10h 45m
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: €35 - €45
Website: flixbus.co.uk

Bus from Milan to Naples

Ave. Duration: 11h 35m
Frequency: Twice a week
Estimated price: €35 - €50
Website: flixbus.co.uk

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Flixbus interior

Flixbus

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.

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Contact Details

Website: blablacar.com

Rideshare from Milan to Naples

Ave. Duration: 9h 1m
Frequency: 4 times a day
Estimated price: €39
Book at: blablacar.co.uk

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